I became a bodybuilder about two years before going vegan and despite popular misconception, my muscle mass has not decreased. My body fat percentage did decrease and I have lost two or three pounds.
When I still ate meat to "supplement" my hungry muscles, I contemplated going vegan because a friend referred me to a site on vegan testimonials. My first thought was, "Will I get enough protein? Will I become the skinny person I once was?"
After doing some quick, but effective research, I found out that all the animal protein, which the majority believes is important for athletic performance, is in truth bad for us.
To get my protein, I eat a lot of beans, homemade whole-wheat bread, and any other protein rich carbohydrate.
When I still ate meat to "supplement" my hungry muscles, I contemplated going vegan because a friend referred me to a site on vegan testimonials. My first thought was, "Will I get enough protein? Will I become the skinny person I once was?"
After doing some quick, but effective research, I found out that all the animal protein, which the majority believes is important for athletic performance, is in truth bad for us.
To get my protein, I eat a lot of beans, homemade whole-wheat bread, and any other protein rich carbohydrate.